FAQ

I am conveniently located only minutes from Canton, Holly Springs, and the Hickory Flat areas. It’s in Woodstock – right off Interstate 575 at Sixes Road, Exit 11. Here is the address:

205 River Park North
Woodstock, GA 30188

You’ll turn into the business park just past the fire station. The office suite is in the River Park Community, the first building behind the River Side Business Entrance sign.

Yes! There are several spaces directly in front of the suite and on the right side of the building.

I am in the office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

Hours vary to meet my client’s scheduling needs.

I typically conduct 45-minute sessions, depending on the treatment interventions we agree to. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) sessions last 60-90 minutes.

These are important questions for choosing a therapist and ensuring you can work within your budget.

Pricing may vary based on the length of sessions and interventions used. Therefore, I prefer to discuss your individual needs and treatment options before talking about pricing.

I offer various fee and payment options to help with different financial situations.

Please feel free to call me at (770) 371-2332 for a free 15-minute consultation to address your questions and concerns.

There are several ways…

You can visit my client portal to see my availability for new intake appointments and request an appointment there. If you don’t see availability that works for you, please reach out by phone or email, as there are occasions I may have additional appointments times not included in my online calendar.

Or you can simply contact me by phone or email to set up an appointment directly.

I request 48 hours’ notice for any cancellation. This time frame allows other clients to receive notice of new availability they may have been waiting for.

Cancellations not made within this window are charged at the full session’s price.

But I understand that “life happens,” and you may have to cancel with less than 48 hours’ notice. In these cases, I will speak to you individually about your reason for cancellation and how to address the fee.

This is our first appointment together. During this time, I will gather information about your concerns, review historical information to inform your treatment, and assess other areas of your life that might bear on your current issues.

This is usually the most intimidating appointment for clients. I’ve done counseling myself, so I can empathize with the hesitation to share personal details with a stranger. That’s why I make sure you’re relaxed and comfortable during this initial intake.

Please know that you’re not expected to elaborate on anything or share if you’re not ready to.

The majority of my training and experience is with children, adolescents, and families.

In the past ten years, I have also developed a passion for working with women and their unique challenges, particularly in early adult life.

I also specialize in treating trauma.

I offer individual counseling and parenting sessions (which may include your child). I use a variety of approaches and techniques – all matched to your comfort level.

These modalities might include sand tray, art, play-based, cognitive-behavioral (CBT), mindfulness, self-compassion, or trauma-focused therapy, including EMDR.

Great question!

My first goal is to build rapport with you and develop a trusting relationship.

As we progress in treatment, we will use a variety of interventions to address your concerns. These will be based on your comfort level, if new circumstances arise during treatment, and what treatment modalities best suit your individual needs.

I sometimes give my clients “homework” to build skills between sessions (an hour a week together isn’t much time!).

We will always assess your goals and track your progress during treatment.

I love this question, and it’s usually asked by those most motivated to create change in their lives.

My job as your therapist is not to fix your problems… or even tell you how to fix them. My goal is to help you understand your emotions, how you experience them, and why the same feelings keep popping out.

You’ll gain insight into your concerns, understand what’s behind them, and learn new skills to help you cope.

The most effective way to get the most out of therapy is to practice what you’ve learned between sessions.

I get this question a lot from parents deciding if they’d like me to work with their children.

So… YES! I have two boys who are active and sweet – all rolled into one. I am a single mom, so I can relate to the demands of raising children and also navigating divorce for yourself and your children.

Well, I’m mostly being a mom!

But I am intentional about self-care, so I’ve developed some new hobbies and reignited some old interests over the years.

When there’s time, I enjoy putting together flower arrangements for my home or making something decorative. I enjoy doing chalk art, and I have a huge board displayed in the hallway… but I’m not very good at it! Last year, I discovered a local pottery class and instantly fell in love. When home schedules aren’t crazy, I sign up for 8-week sessions and block out that time weekly to focus on myself.

Kids love asking this question! I do have pets, including a larger variety than I ever imagined I would!

We have a super sweet rescue dog named Stella. She always wants a belly rub or to sunbathe in the backyard.

My youngest son loves turtles, so he got an aquatic turtle when he was old enough to help care for one. Since he is in a large aquarium, it only seemed natural to add some fish and snails!

My oldest son is asking for a frog. I’m leaning toward “yes.” (Shhhh – don’t let him know!)